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How, monks, does the practitioner remain established in the observation of the Four Noble Truths? A practitioner is aware, “This is suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the cause of suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the end of suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the…

For those who are ready, the door To the deathless state is open. You that have ears, give up The conditions that bind you, and enter in. -Majjhima Nikaya From “The Pocket Buddha Reader,” edited by Anne Bancroft, 2001. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.

Don’t forget to bring the good experiences of meditation into your daily activities. Instead of acting and reacting impulsively and following your thoughts and feelings here and there, watch your mind carefully, be aware, and try to deal skillfully with problems as they arise. If you can do this each day, your meditation will have…

Desires achieved increase thirst like salt water. -Milarepa, “Drinking the Mountain Stream” Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations,” edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.
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